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by PrincessXena 02/04/2016, 10:34am PST |
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See the original post at Top 10 Kickass Female Videogame Characters
Top 10 Kickass Female Videogame Characters
#1 Evie Frye
What game? Assassin’s Creed
Why is she a badass?
•Most stealthy assassin in the game
•Level-headed and rational
•Skilled in the use of many weapons, including brass knuckles and a revolver
#2 Lara Croft
What game? Tomb Raider
Why is she a badass?
•One of the first female characters to attract widespread attention
•Positive agent of change
•Intelligent: archaeologist-adventurer and writer
•Expert at handling weapons
#3 Jill Valentine
What game? Resident Evil
Why is she a badass?
•Intelligent and original
•Founder of a paramilitary organization and key field operative of said organization
•Protagonist of the game
•Obvious character evolution
#4 Clementine
What game? The Walking Dead
Why is she a badass?
•Major character – young & emotionally complex
•Moral compass for her companions
•Can handle her own and helps lead other survivors
•Serves as the emotional centerpoint of the game
#5 Jade
What game? Beyond Good & Evil
Why is she a badass?
•Resembles a real person instead of a sex icon
•Rescues and protects orphans
•Works to expose government corruption
•Skilled martial artist
•Confident, independent, and attractive
#6 Lightning
What game? Final Fantasy XIII
Why is she a badass?
•Strong female protagonist
•Adept at combat & less sexualized than other females in the game
•Athletic and militaristic
•Strong and independent
•Complex character: both fierce and vulnerable
#7 Elena Fisher
What game? Uncharted
Why is she a badass?
•Fiercely independent and strong – equal to Drake, the protagonist
•Resourceful and spunky
•Drake’s moral compass and source of strength
•Extremely intelligent – fluent in multiple languages
•Aggressive, skilled fighter
#8 Samus Aran
What game? Metroid
Why is she a badass?
•Ex-soldier of the galactic federation turned bounty hunter
•Wears a full body power suit with badass energy weapons
•Superior fighting skills and sense of justice
•A femme de force
#9 FemShep (Female Commander Shepard)
What game? Mass Effect
Why is she a badass?
•Equal importance as the male Commander Shepard
•Assertive, confident, and sensitive (complex character)
•Adaptable to player – can be gentle or an ass kicking hellion
•Witty and sassy
#10 Cortana
What game? Halo
Why is she a badass?
•An A.I. personal assistant
•Helps prevent the activation of the halo installation
•Deep and believable character
•Strategic, sarcastic, and extremely intelligent
•Provides tactical information and backstory integral to the missions |
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